Can New Jersey apostille birth certificates from another state?

No. Out-of-state vital records must be authenticated in the state of origin.

What is the NJ apostille fee per certificate?

NJ Treasury DORES fee schedule lists $25 per certificate (with a reduced fee path for certain adoption-related apostilles).

What does NJ require before apostille for a birth certificate?

Obtain a certified vital record from New Jersey vital records channels and submit through NJ Treasury DORES apostille/certification process.

Do I need translation with NJ birth certificate apostille?

For non-English destination use, DORES recommends attaching a notarized English translation; fees may apply separately to each certified item.

Where do I get the certified birth record first?

From the NJ Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics and Registry or appropriate local vital records office.

New Jersey Vital Record

NJ Birth Certificate Apostille

Low-rejection filing guide for New Jersey birth records: correct source record, DORES apostille workflow, and practical packet controls.

Built from current NJ Treasury and NJ Health sources so you can submit once and reduce avoidable returns.

Reviewed by Amelia Rivera

Lead Apostille Specialist • Verified February 2026

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NJ Apostille Fee

$25

Per certificate (DORES fee schedule)

NJ Vital Record Baseline

$25

Initial search + one certified copy

At a Glance - New Jersey Snapshot

Apostille Authority	NJ Treasury - Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES)
Birth Record Source	NJ Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics and Registry (or eligible local office)
Apostille Fee	$25 per certificate (DORES fee schedule)
Adoption Exception	Reduced apostille fee applies for qualifying adoption-related certificates (DORES fee schedule note)
Vital Record Fee	$25 initial search + one certified copy; $2 each additional copy ordered at same time
Out-of-State Rule	NJ cannot apostille vital records issued by other states
Language Note	DORES recommends notarized English translation for non-English documents; can trigger separate certificate/fee handling
Processing Guidance	DORES directs users to current processing times within the online apostille ordering flow

Accepted and Not Accepted for NJ Birth Certificate Apostille

Most returns are caused by wrong record source, wrong jurisdiction, or incomplete filing package.

Accepted

Certified NJ birth record obtained through authorized NJ vital-record channels.
Record prepared for foreign use through NJ DORES apostille/certification process.
Packet with required order details and correct fee payment.
Intact final document with apostille/certification attached.

Not Accepted

Hospital keepsake records, photocopies, or uncertified prints.
Birth certificates issued by another U.S. state submitted to NJ DORES.
Packets missing required request/payment elements.
Detached or altered apostille/certification pages.

Requirements Checklist

Must Have

Certified NJ birth certificate from authorized source.
DORES apostille/certification request prepared through current workflow.
Correct fee payment for certificate count.
Return shipping/contact details for fulfillment.
Destination country confirmed before submission.

Destination-Country Checks

Confirm Hague vs non-Hague path before filing.
If non-Hague, plan for additional federal/consular legalization steps.
Check receiving authority requirements for record freshness.
If translation is needed, confirm sequence and fee impact in advance.

Submission Packet Checklist

Use this order to reduce intake delays and avoid second-round submissions.

Certified NJ birth certificate for foreign use.
DORES apostille/certification order details/confirmation.
Fee payment for total certificate count.
Return shipping information and submitter contact details.
If included, properly notarized translation package and expected extra certificate fees.